Announcements

When:
June 27, 2018

On June 25, La Passerelle signed an agreement with Humber's School of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism Continuing Education department regarding the training program "Tremplin Emploi", which will offer young francophone immigrants bilingual training and a paid internship in the hospitality and tourism sector. 

The La Passerelle Tremplin Emploi Program for Francophone Bilingual Immigrants is a unique hospitality bilingual program conceived by La Passerelle-I.D.É and developed by Humber College. Founded more than 20 years ago, La Passerelle-Integration et Developpement Economique, specializes in building bridges between employers and Francophone newcomers.

This program will prepare Francophone newcomers for employment in the hospitality industry by providing:

  • Transferable skills to multiple Hospitality client facing positions
  • Understanding of Canadian Hospitality work landscape and culture
  • Strong communication skills
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Industry expert guest speakers and panel
  • Industry networking opportunities

Curriculum elements:

  • Introduction to Food and Beverage
  • Hospitality Careeers
  • Hotel Operations Management
  • Effective Leadership and Human Resources
  • Service Excellence
  • Restaurant Practical 
  • Paid Internship

If you know someone who may be interested in registering, they can contact: 

Lydie Fagnia
lydie@passerelle-ide.com
416.934.0588 x223

For more information on the program, or if you are interested in launching a similar program with the School of HRT, please contact:

Savio Colaco
savio.colaco@humber.ca 

When:
June 27, 2018
Contact:
Humber Galleries
Tel:
ext 79378
Humber Galleries Call for Collaborators

Send us your ideas for collaborative exhibitions and public workshops!

Humber Galleries invites proposals from collaborators like you for programming in 2018/2019 at both our galleries: North Space and L Space (see space profiles here). We are interested in proposals from artists, collectives, curators, educators, neighbours, student groups, and cultural organizations. We particularly encourage proposals from people who are affiliated with Humber College, based in Etobicoke, and/or identify as emerging artists.

Applications will be reviewed by Humber Galleries staff. There is no fee for application. We offer standard CARFAC-RAAV fees (calculator available here).

We strongly encourage applicants to read our mandate; consider the unique geographic, community, and physical profile of each gallery; and research the territory we are located on. Successful proposals will be grounded and generative.

Application Requirements:

In order to be considered, applicants will provide the items below in a single PDF by the deadline: July 5, 2018, 4 p.m.

1. Bio/Statement (250-500 words): an introductory statement which gives us a clear understanding of your practice, experience, and accomplishments.

2. Project Description (250-500 words): a clear proposal of what you intend to produce with Humber Galleries. Please be sure to indicate which space you are interested in working with, any technical/AV requirements you wish to access, and foreseeable budget needs. If you are proposing a curatorial project, please include a list of artists you hope to work with. If you are proposing a workshop or symposium, please give as much detail as to what material needs you would require, who would be involved, and who your intended audience may be. We thoroughly encourage projects which engage with the Humber and Etobicoke community.

3. Curriculum Vitae (1-3 pages)

4. Visual Support Material (3-5 pieces): images must be in JPG format. You may include links to video and/or audio files (3 minutes total). Please include a media list with details about each work clearly labelled.

All applications must be sent via email to galleries@humber.ca(link sends e-mail) as a single PDF. Successful applicants can expect to hear back within 6 weeks of the application deadline.

Visit humbergalleries.ca for more info on our spaces and mandate.

When:
June 26, 2018
Contact:
Michelle Trumper
Tel:
x5560

The spring calendar has now completed and we are now looking to the fall for L&D programming!

Just a few highlights from this past spring:

  • Participation rates were up across the spring calendar with specific attention to Mindmapping, Giving Feedback and Managing Challenging Conversations  
  • Dealing with Difficult Personalities and Managing Challenging Conversations continue to be very relevant and in-demand enterprise-wide.
  • MS Office Suite continues to draw full classes!    
  • Department-Specific customized, team training requests are on the rise! L&D is receiving close to 8-10 requests monthly with particular interest in personality profiling (Ie: DiSC and Strengths Quest) along with customized programming through a strategic lens or a focus on building team cohesion

Important to also note, we were so pleased at the participation rates for the **New** Manager-Team Lead stream of program offerings. Thank you to all who took the time to provide feedback. This information helps to inform future offerings that is relevant and timely for you and your departments/schools.  

We are looking to offer further Professional Development certifications for the fall and do encourage you and your teams to keep one click away from our learning site.

The fall L&D offerings will also showcase a Digital Stream of programming to include One Drive, more advanced Excel and Outlook along with courses specific to Digitial Health & Awareness.

If there are any individual or team training/department specific requests you would like to put forward, please do let us know. Enjoy the summer!

hrs.humber.ca/learning/training-request-form.html

When:
June 26, 2018

I would like to welcome Maria Manganaan to the role of Business Manager for the School of Applied Technology, effective July 3, 2018.

Maria comes to us from Sheridan College where she worked for nine years taking on various roles. Since 2011, Maria held the role of Academic Portfolio Administrator in the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology and, in that capacity, managed the school’s day-to-day operation. Further, she provided leadership and support across a wide array of academic and operational matters, including but not limited to: development of school procedures, budgeting, purchasing, scheduling and timetabling, program review, and resource management.

Please join me in welcoming Maria to Humber College!

Dr. Farzad Rayegani
Dean, School of Applied Technology

When:
June 25, 2018
2018 Humber Golf Classic

Despite stormy skies, more than $176,000 was raised for student awards and scholarships on Monday, June 4, 2018, at Humber’s signature event, the Humber Golf Classic - the tournament's most successful year to date.

Presented by Bird Construction, the event once again took place at The Club at Bond Head. More than 200 golfers, consisting of sponsors, employees and supporters were in attendance, picking up their clubs and supporting our students. With the funds from this year included, the Humber Golf Classic has now raised a total of more than $675,000 for our students since launching in 2013.

One such student is Jeremy Logan, a second-year radio broadcasting student, swing announcer for 96.9 Radio Humber and emcee for the night's dinner reception. "Thanks to the generous support of Humber donors like all of you in the room tonight, students like myself no longer have to be afraid that our choices were made in error. We can be confident that there are people out there who are cheering us on and enabling us to pursue our passions."

Click here to view the photos from this year’s event.

Special thanks to our major sponsors:

  • Presenting: Bird
  • Major: Black Cat Advertising
  • Platinum: Chartwells
  • Gold: Garda World, SOS Design Inc., TD Insurance Meloche Monnex

All sponsors can be viewed on the Golf Classic website.

When:
June 25, 2018

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Shaun Ghafari has accepted the position of Associate Dean, Advanced Manufacturing at the School of Applied Technology, effective July 15, 2018.

Since 2010, Shaun has worked in the college system and has held leadership roles in applied research, degree development, community engagement and as a full-time Professor in Mechanical Engineering. Shaun established strong industry partnerships as the coordinator of the applied research and industry projects. He has been awarded several grants from provincial and federal funding agencies, and successfully supervised a team of faculties, staff, and students in a number of industrial projects. His experience in launching new certificate and degree programs will help him to lead the development of new Bachelor of Mechatronics degree at Humber.

Shaun is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario. He has more than eight years industry experience in the automotive and energy sectors as the team leader for large motor services with GE Canada and chief engineer in several automotive surface coating projects. His industry experience gives him the insight to improve the curriculum to address the existing skill gap in manufacturing.

Shaun received his MSc. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Waterloo, Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research has been published in peer reviewed international journals and presented at several conferences. He is also certified as level 2 Mechatronics Program instructor by Siemens Academy Berlin, Germany.

Please join me in welcoming Shaun to the Humber team. 

Sincerely,

Dr. Farzad Rayegani,
Dean, School of Applied Technology

When:
June 25, 2018

The Business School is pleased to share with the college the May/June 2018 edition of the Business School's monthly Dean's Newsletter.

Visit business.humber.ca/deansnewsletter

When:
June 25, 2018
Contact:
Sacha Ally
Tel:
x4808
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity is happy to announce that it will be hosting the following upcoming Pathways to Human Rights Education and Action Trainings for the 2018/2019 academic year:

*All Humber employees who have attended a Humber’s human rights training session prior to December 2017, are required to attend a ‘Pathways to Human Rights Education & Action’ training session”. This includes sessional, contract, part-time, and full-time employees. Human Rights laws are constantly evolving and accordingly the Human Rights Policy has been revised with changes.

The updated training requirement is due to the constantly evolving nature of human rights law as well as the Human Rights Policy and Complaint Resolution Procedures being revised.

Registration for training can now be done online! Pathways to Human Rights Education & Action trainings are now accepting registrants:

Steps: Go to

  1. hrs.humber.ca/register
  2. Human Rights, Equity & Diversity
  3. Pathways to Human Rights
  4. Choose a date/campus that fits with your schedule
  5. Sign in and register

Please see the attached schedule for training dates.

When:
June 25, 2018
Contact:
Zahra Brown
Tel:
x4825

According to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Humber College is required to train all members of the organization on accessibility standards.

There are three AODA mandatory online training programs administered by the Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity. All Humber employees are required to complete these three (3) trainings:

1. Customer Service Standards Training

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) underwent recent changes as of July 1, 2016. As a result, Humber was required to update its training on the Customer Service Standards. All Humber employees must complete the revised AODA Customer Service Standards Online Training.

The online training module can be accessed here.

2. Accessibility Awareness Training for Educators (AATE)

The Accessibility Awareness Training for Educators requires Humber College to provide educators with accessibility awareness training. All Humber employees are required to complete the online Accessibility Awareness Training for Educators.

Please note: All employees within an educational institution are defined as educators.

The online training module can be accessed here.

3. Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation/Ontario Human Rights Code Training (IASR/OHRC)

The IASR/OHRC training covers the established accessibility standards in information and communications, employment, transportation and the built environment. All Humber employees must complete the IASR/OHRC Training.

The online training module can be accessed here.

Please attached your printed AODA certificates to zahra.brown@humber.ca 

Thank you for ensuring Humber’s compliance with the AODA.

When:
June 22, 2018

It is with mixed emotions and sadness, that I announce the retirement of Emily Eyre. After 10+ years of dedicated service to Humber, Emily has decided to retire effective August 31, 2018 with her last day at Humber being Friday, July 20. While the Financial Services and Planning department will be saying goodbye to a valued team member, we hope to continue our association with her over the coming years.

Emily joined Humber College in March 2008 as the Manager, Purchasing Services and over the years has worked diligently to build the Purchasing department’s reputation as Service Par Excellence. Over the years, Emily has worked with every area of the college, ushered in Broader Public Sector guidelines and directive, implemented accountability measures and reporting. Emily has also given so much of her time, expertise and leadership to the broader college sector by participating with OCPMA, OECM and recently AnchorTO (City’s Social Procurement initiative). She also participated in many college committees, championed sustainability initiatives and helped implement business solutions such as Banner Finance and Chrome River for P-card.

On June 28, 2018 we would like to formally recognize Emily’s contribution to Humber College and request her friends and colleagues to drop by the Humber Room between 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to say goodbye in person and wish her well for the next stage of her life.

On behalf of the Humber community, I wish Emily a long and healthy retirement.

Sanjay Puri
Director, Financial Services and Planning

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